PHOENIX – For the first time since 2015, Arizona will play host to the Super Bowl. The privilege comes with plenty of must-see live entertainment; tailgates; festivals; and, of course, football in the lead-up to the big game at State Farm Stadium.
Follow along for live updates, featuring news, event highlights and more from the Cronkite News team, before the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs kick off on Super Bowl Sunday.
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- Super Bowl teams are set, and so are betting lines, ticket prices
- Arizona Super Bowls have a history of delivering drama, big plays
- State Farm Stadium undergoes final preparations for Super Bowl Sunday
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
Eagles running back Miles Sanders
Eagles running back Miles Sanders was asked what he would say to his 12 year-old self if he could see him at the Super Bowl. This was his response:
NFL x MMA?
UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley is in the mix at Opening Night, where the Chiefs and Eagles take centerstage to open Super Bowl week at Footprint Center. On Saturday, UFC president Dana White announced O’Malley signed a new eight-fight deal to remain with the promotion, so it’s doubtful we will see him on the gridiron anytime soon.
Philadelphia Eagles’ Fletcher Cox shares Super Bowl pregame plans
Veteran defensive lineman Fletcher Cox has played in the NFL for 11 seasons, and at this point his pregame routine is rock solid. No music allowed.
“As soon as I get in the locker room, I put my headphones in my backpack because I want to hear and feel what’s going on around me,” he said Monday.
Opening Night, where anything happens
The Super Bowl players are the stars of the show, but there’s no telling what else you might see …
Sounds of Opening Night
Philadelphia Eagles GM looks back at the controversial Jalen Hurts pick
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman looks back at the organization’s decision to draft MVP candidate Jalen Hurts in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. Hurts is 25-11 as an NFL starter.
“You can’t really judge a quarterback until you surround him with pieces.”
Jordan Mailata on his experience on the masked singer
Mailata was a contestant on the 7th season of the hit TV series, where he was secretly the character, “Thingamabob” and revealed his identity in the third episode.
Fans out in full force at Footprint Center
The lower bowl at Footprint Center is packed with fans of the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles fans are loudest, but the Chiefs players and coaches haven’t stepped to the podium yet.
Swoop-ing in
Swoop, the Eagles’ mascot, joins the media scrum during Opening Night at Footprint Center.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts takes center of attention at Opening Night
Super Bowl Bling
From jewelry covered Super Bowl 57 footballs to Gila River Indian Community Governor Stephen Roe Lewis wearing a medallion, Monday’s ‘Welcome to the Super Bowl Experience’ turned out to be a flashy affair.
‘Welcome to the Super Bowl Experience’ speaker highlights
VIP in attendance at ‘Welcome to the Super Bowl Experience’ press conference
‘Welcome to the Super Bowl Experience’ press conference kicks off
– Reporting by Spencer Gustafson
Kansas City Chiefs activate RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire was activated from injured reserve on Monday, the team announced. Edwards-Helaire went on IR in Week 11, when he suffered a high ankle sprain in a 30-27 win against the Los Angeles Chargers. Edwards-Helaire finished the season with 453 all-purpose yards and 6 total TDs.
The team also announced that wide receiver Mecole Hardman would be placed on IR. Hardman suffered a hip injury during the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals. His season ends with 25 catches for 297 yards and 4 touchdowns.
– Reporting by Aidan Richmond
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